Boxed taco kits with crispy shells, premade sauce, and seasoning packet are an undeniably convenient formula to get tacos on the table quickly. But all the nostalgia in the world can’t make up for the prefab spice mix’s lackluster, dusty flavor. Our recommendation? Ditch the spice packet in favor of a nearly-as-convenient substitute: fresh Mexican-style chorizo. Follow along as Ashley makes Ground Beef and Chorizo Tacos.
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